Our Team

Paul Tichelaar, P.Eng, MBA

PRINCIPAL ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Artem Holik, P.Eng, PMP

Principal Project Engineer

Michael Hujber P.Eng

Principal Process Engineer

Kyle Olineck, P.Eng

MANAGER OF PROJECTS

Dennis Bergen, P.Eng

ENGINEERING MANAGER

Ashton Despins

DOCUMENT CONTROL LEAD

Brad Fidyk, P.Eng, PE

Mechanical Department Manager

Nicholas Sedore, P.Eng

Process Department Manager

Matthew Leggott, P.Eng

Electrical Department Manager

Dan Serediak, P.Eng

Mechanical Engineer

Lee Wiseley, P.Eng

Electrical Engineer

Michael St-Cyr, P.Eng

SENIOR PROCESS ENGINEER

Darryl Evanchuk

Senior Electrical Designer

Michael Hohnstein

JUNIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Luis Faina

Senior Mechanical / Piping Designer

Kyle Murray, P.Eng

Senior Process Engineer

Bryden Coonan, P.Eng

Structural Engineer

Matt Dearborn, P.Eng

Mechanical Engineer

Liam Smeaton, E.I.T

Junior Electrical Engineer

Dayton Chen, E.I.T

Junior Process Engineer

Kent Heath, P.Eng

MECHANICAL Engineer

Scott Dabbs, P.Eng

MECHANICAL Engineer

Miguel Reyes, T.T.

JUNIOR PIPING DESIGNER

Florian Edelenbosch, P.Eng, PMP

Process Engineer

Victor Zhao, P.Eng, PE

Electrical Engineer

Albert Lee, P.Eng

SENIOR PROCESS engineer

Lisa Woodward

Document Control Specialist

Mustapha Seghyar, P.Eng

Instrumentation Engineer

Hans Casuga

Senior Mechanical / Piping Designer

David Mackenzie, T.T.

Electrical Designer

Dimitri Milberry, E.I.T.

Junior Electrical Engineer

Rizwan Al-Rahman

Rizwan Al-Rahman, P.Eng

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Qualifications

BSc. Electrical Engineering, University of Alberta (2005)

MBA, University of Alberta (2018)

Affiliations

Paul Tichelaar, P.Eng, MBA

Principal Electrical Engineer

Paul has over 15 years of design experience in electrical engineering and has been progressing in leadership roles throughout his career.  He has practiced in the industrial facility areas of pipelines, oil & gas, power generation, water and wastewater, petrochemical, and mining.  Mr. Tichelaar is a key team member steering strategies and leading execution to excellence in terms of cost, schedule, and technical quality.  He has strong knowledge of client and industry standards with experience in interpreting and applying them to projects in various industries.  

He has the ability to lead and collaborate with teams through all phases of project document production as well as construction and commissioning.  His design expertise includes power distribution equipment, switchgear, drives, motor controllers, and electrical buildings. He has also managed and led work on protective relay coordination, arc flash studies, grounding network design, electrical heat trace, control system specification (PLC, SCADA, DCS, etc.), marshaling and termination cabinet design, and specification of field devices.

Paul enjoys cycling, running, hockey, and cross country skiing as well as developing several projects and caring for animals on his hobby farm when he is not at the office.

Qualifications

BSc. Chemical Engineering, Computer Process Control option, University of Alberta 2005

PMP, Project Management Institute 2016

Affiliations

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Artem Holik, P.Eng, PMP

Principal Project Engineer

Art has over 16 years of progressive experience within oil and gas and heavy industrial sectors. Art’s roles and experience have been client centered on project execution strategies, plant operations, and process engineering that have resulted in returning clients. With diverse project management, technical, and business development abilities he is highly motivated by developing new business opportunities and managing project portfolios.

Art enjoys working on sustaining capital projects, technology development projects, front-end engineering design and tailings management projects of all sizes. He excels at managing simultaneous multi-discipline engineering projects working with a diverse set of stakeholders including operations, execution, and business teams. Through proactive change management, effective communication and accurate project forecasting, Art leads projects towards successful outcomes.

Qualifications

BSc. Chemical Engineering, University of Saskatchewan (1992)

Affiliations

Michael Hujber P.Eng

Principal Process Engineer

Mike is a Professional Engineer with over 25 years of experience as a Process/Production/Project Engineer supporting industrial facility asset improvements. Mike has had many responsibilities during his tenure including technical specialist, discipline lead, project management, operations, marketing and sales. He takes pride in the level of customer support he provides to various repeat clients. Mike enjoys focusing his expertise on reliability and efficiency improvements as well as supporting research and development activities. 

His expertise has been utilized on numerous complicated projects including the design of high pressure and high temperature applications. Mike has assisted with numerous issues related to plant troubleshooting, code compliance, pressure relief design/analysis, energy optimization/efficiency improvements and numerous process hazard assessments.

Mike enjoys playing volleyball, camping trips and acting as chauffeur for his five children.

Qualifications

BSc. Mechanical Engineering, University of Alberta (2006)

Affiliations

Kyle Olineck, P.Eng

Manager of Projects

Professional Engineer with over 17 years in engineering design and project management.  Industry experience includes oil sands mining/ tailings management, SAGD, package engineering, pipelines, oil refineries, and electrical power facilities. The most recent 11 years of experience has been focused on various project-based roles specifically accountable for execution and delivery of projects ranging from multi-billion dollar to sustaining capital / maintenance. Kyle is a strong communicator who values the importance of clear, open dialogue across teams and stakeholders. With a focus on reducing obstacles, he drives projects forward by providing clarity of scope and driving efficient, actionable outcomes.

Outside of the office, Kyle enjoys spending time outdoors at the family farm, curling, and staying informed on the latest developments in financial markets.

Qualifications

BSc. Mechanical Engineering, University of Alberta, Co-Op (2007)

Affiliations

Dennis Bergen, P.Eng

Engineering Manager

Dennis is a Mechanical Engineer and Project Engineer/Manager with over 15 years of experience in industrial engineering design, project management, and engineering management. Dennis has experience as a key team member on a wide variety of projects with highlights including Project Engineer, Project Manager, Mechanical Engineering Department Manager, Mechanical Lead and Rotating Equipment Engineer on a major oilsands project, Mechanical/Project Lead on refinery projects, and Project/Field Engineer executing a wide variety of work at different refineries. 5+ years of on-site experience based at various refineries and facilities has developed a practical, hard-working mentality and an appreciation of the owners’ objectives and challenges. Those site-based positions combined with office-based experience in various key leadership roles have bred a unique profile with many strengths which can be applied to a wide variety of work. Excellent communication skills and a motivated attitude towards project delivery produces strong, trusting, and effective relationships with colleagues and clients.

Dennis places a high value on team alignment achieved via clear definition of strategy and objectives, consistent communication, and a forward-looking approach of identifying and mitigating risks early.
Dennis enjoys spending time outdoors with his family, travelling, and various recreational activities including snowboarding, golf, hockey, running, hiking and mountain biking.

Qualifications

University of Alberta – Facility Extension:

Conflict Management – Business Seminar

Microsoft Excel and Word 2010 – Level 2

Ashton Despins

Document Control Lead

Ashton is a goal-oriented diverse document management technician with over 10 years of experience. She has background knowledge in purchasing and expediting.  Ashton is friendly, approachable and able to build and maintain relationships with clients, vendors and co-workers.  Able to quickly analyze and identify issues or business needs, Ashton can brainstorm solutions and rectify without impacting project procedures and protocols by creating and implementing improvement plans.  She has proven the ability to learn new programs as well as client’s procedures and standards, compile data, expedite and prioritize high workloads and coordinate/communicate status and upcoming issues with operational/leadership professionals.  She has monitored and maintained safety programs such as ISNetworld, Complyworks & Avetta.

Ashton enjoys excel spreadsheets, white wine, and movie nights.

Qualifications

BSc. Mechanical Engineering, University of Alberta, Co-Op (2016)

Affiliations

Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of Saskatchewan
Engineers & Geoscientists of Manitoba

Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the States of Colorado & North Carolina

Completed the FE & PE exams & registered with the NCEES Records Program to allow for streamlined registration in all 50 US States

Brad Fidyk, P.Eng, PE

Mechanical Engineer

Brad has more than 10 years of experience performing mechanical design in a multi-disciplinary environment.  He has provided technical expertise on a variety of projects including pipeline fluid withdrawal testing, tailings dewatering and custom static equipment designs among others.  Brad has created 3D piping and static equipment models, isometrics, P&IDs, plot plans, and manufacturing drawings using Plant 3D and AutoCad.  He has designed piping systems in accordance with various industry standards including ASME B31.3, ASME B31.4, Alberta Safety Codes Act, 49 CFR Part 195, Plastic Pipe Institute (PPI) Handbook.  Performing static and dynamic pipe stress analysis using Caesar II is another of Brad’s many skills.  Brad is a strong communicator who excels at coordinating projects between internal employees, external contractors, clients, & vendors.  He is diligent about ensuring that safety and compliance are top of mind with all design work and that project timelines, deliverables, quality, & budgets are met.

Brad enjoys restoring classic cars, biking, fishing, skiing, snowmobiling, playing hockey, tennis, and curling recreationally.

Qualifications

          BSc. Chemical Engineering, Computer Process Control option, University of Alberta, Co-Op (2012)

Affiliations

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Nicholas Sedore, P.Eng

Process Department Manager

Nick has more than 12 years of experience as a Process design, Operations, and Project engineer supporting petrochemical, upstream oil & gas, and utilities facilities across Alberta, with a passion for process safety. Coming from a hybrid background in both operations and design has given Nick a valuable perspective on process engineering that helps him foresee safety, operational, and maintenance issues in early project phases. This background also helps him ensure that the correct stakeholders are being engaged early to limit rework and identify threats to project cost and schedule.

Nick has a varied experience, having worked as an operations engineer for both a power plant and a waste-to-biofuels facility, a Technical Sales engineer for an industrial instrumentation supplier, and a Process/Project engineering lead on various small, medium, and large projects. His process and project experience covers the full project lifecycle from pre-FEED/scope development, FEED/detailed design, procurement, construction, and commissioning. Nick’s background in instrumentation, particularly control valves, has been a valuable asset in quickly identifying process issues that might otherwise require costly troubleshooting to narrow down. In regards to Process Safety, Nick has participated in numerous HAZOP’s leading both the Process design side and the Operations side. He has a strong passion for relief device selection and sizing, understanding how critical the correct specification of these devices are to personnel safety, asset integrity, environmental stewardship, and complying with ABSA, API ,& ASME code requirements.

Aside from mentoring up and coming engineers, Nick enjoys cooking for family and friends, bouldering, running, and playing both tabletop & video games of all kinds.

Qualifications

BSc. Electrical Engineering, University of Alberta, Co-Op (2012)

ACSA COR Auditor Training

Affiliations

Engineers & Geoscientists of Manitoba

Matthew Leggott, P.Eng

Electrical Department Manager

Matt has over 11 years of design experience in electrical engineering, control systems and instrumentation design. He has been progressing in leadership roles throughout his career and enjoys managing a team with a focus on exceptional quality and business results. Matt has expansive knowledge of electrical, control system and power distribution design from project proposal to commissioning. Matt has experience supporting the operation and trouble shooting of pipeline leak detection instrumentation. Matt excels at building client relationships through communication and delivering high quality work products.

Matt is a proponent of a strong safety culture and is driven to support the vision of zero injuries. He has been a member of the joint health and safety committee and has completed internal and external COR audits.

Matt enjoys lifting weights, playing board games, and watching Disney movies with his two young daughters.

Qualifications

BSc. Mechanical Engineering, University of Alberta (2012)

Affiliations

Duncan Chow, P.Eng

Project Engineer

Duncan has 12 years in engineering design and project management experience. Industry experience includes oil sands mining / tailing management across Front-End Engineering, Detailed Engineering, Construction, and Turnover.

He has supported the multidisciplinary design, engineering, and procurement activities for large-scale tailings line expansions, relocations, and floating asset systems. He’s skilled in coordinating engineering, procurement and general contractors with a focus on resolving technical and construction issues in the field as well as managing interfaces between these teams.  He’s experienced in overseeing field walkdowns, commissioning readiness, and final turnover documentation across complex projects.

Duncan enjoys a multitude of outdoor activities including hiking, hunting, camping, and fishing.

Qualifications

BASc Chemical Engineering, Economics Minor, University of Waterloo, Co-Op (2007)

MASc Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto (2011)

Affiliations

Faisal Moledina, P.Eng

Project Engineer

Faisal has more than 12 years experience in engineering design and project management in oil sands, heavy oil, and liquids transmission pipelines. He is a communicative and resourceful engineer with diverse experience collaborating with Industrial Facility owner clients to solve technical problems, and coordinating engineering teams to achieve fit-for-purpose solutions. He is a client service oriented professional with engineering experience and successful achievement in a variety of complex projects.

Faisal has executed project engineering and management roles for all phases of engineering design, including scope development, front-end design, detailed engineering, commissioning and start-up, and operational support. He has executed multiple pipeline leak detection system evaluations and field performance tests, consisting of designing and mobilizing temporary test setups in the field, coordinating with client stakeholders and pipeline controllers, and interfacing with external stakeholders for regulatory compliance. Faisal also has significant project development engineering expertise, with experience building business cases with cost estimates and quantified benefits for risk reduction, operational opportunities, employee productivity, and environmental consequence management.

In his spare time, Faisal enjoys cycling, swimming, reading, and listening to podcasts. His interests include personal finance, factor investing, and data science.

Qualifications

BSc. Electrical Engineering, University of Calgary

Affiliations

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Michael MacLean, P.Eng, PMP

Senior Project Engineer

Michael MacLean is a highly skilled Electrical Engineer with over 14 years of experience specializing in detailed engineering design and project management. Throughout his career, he has developed deep expertise in the design, installation, testing, and maintenance of instrumentation, control, and electrical systems across a wide range of industries.

Michael brings a strong technical foundation combined with a proven ability to lead complex projects from initial concept through to commissioning and close-out. His experience spans the full project lifecycle, including system design, equipment specification, troubleshooting, and ongoing operational support, with a consistent focus on safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

As a project leader, Michael has successfully coordinated multidisciplinary teams, managed budgets and schedules, and worked closely with clients, vendors, and stakeholders to deliver projects that meet technical, operational, and business objectives. He is well-versed in industry codes and standards and is known for his clear communication style and attention to detail.

Michael holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Calgary and maintains active credentials as both a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA and a Project Management Professional (PMP) with PMI.

Qualifications

BSc. Mechanical Engineering, University of Alberta, Co-Op (2017)

Affiliations

Dan Serediak, P.Eng

Mechanical Engineer

Dan has more than 5 years of progressive leadership experience while performing mechanical design for multi-disciplinary projects.  He has provided technical expertise on a variety of projects including pipeline leak detection research, custom static equipment designs, rotating equipment designs, and high temperature / high pressure research testing.  He has designed piping systems in accordance with various industry standards including ASME B31.3, CSA Z662, and the Alberta Safety Codes Act.  Dan has also completed a variety of static and dynamic pipe stress analysis using Caesar.  Dan has consistently proven himself to be an excellent communicator and has coordinated projects between a variety of technical stakeholders including internal and external project engineers, subject matter experts, trades/subcontractors, clients, & vendors.  He is highly motivated towards continuous improvement and is committed to ensuring that a safe and reliable scope of work is achieved. 

Dan enjoys spending time outdoors and staying active through a variety of activities including camping, cross country skiing, hockey, running, biking, and canoeing. Dan is also a much better recreational curler than his teammate and co-worker, Brad Fidyk.

Qualifications

BSc. Chemical Engineering, Computer Process Control option, University of Alberta (2008)

Affiliations

Michael St-Cyr, P.Eng

Senior Process Engineer

Mikey has more than 15 years of experience coordinating multi-disciplinary environments to successfully implement equipment with safe designs in fast-paced EPM settings for petrochemical, utilities, and O&G industries. He is proficient at troubleshooting hydraulic problems whether they are transportation of settling slurries, Bingham fluids, liquid or gas in steady or transient state. He has participated in numerous HAZOPs and developed detailed study/calculation reports, P&ID/ LDTs, control narratives, and equipment/instrument datasheets.

Mikey is a self-motivated individual with strong leadership, interpersonal, and technical skills who strives to develop and maintain good relationships.
Mikey enjoys developing complex spreadsheets, DIY home renovations, basketball and baking sourdough bread. He is fluent in French and has completed the MS 150 Bike Tour many times.

Qualifications

Diploma, Engineering Design and Drafting, NAIT, (1992)

Darryl Evanchuk

Senior Electrical Designer

Darryl has 30+ years experience in numerous projects including capital, green field, brown field, revamps and expansions.  His work experience includes civil, structural, mechanical and electrical design drafting, CAD coordination and management, AutoPlant administration, document management and project management.  Over the years Darryl has been trained and become very skilled in 2D/3D applications such as AutoCAD and Microstation as well as AutoPlant, SmartPlant, Plant 3D, Point Clouds and Navisworks.  As a result, Darryl also has the ability to provide administration and technical support for these programs.  He is also experienced in design review and coordination, quality assurance, quality control and CAD standards.  Industry experience has been on and off-site in Oil and Gas, Pipeline, Biofuel, Chemical, Refining and Upgrading, Natural Gas, Mining, Fabrication and Manufacturing projects.

Darryl enjoys fishing, off-roading, hiking, biking, hockey and travel.

Qualifications

BSc. Electrical Engineering, Co-Op, University of Alberta (2020)

Affiliations

Michael Hohnstein

Junior Electrical Engineer

Mike is a junior electrical engineer with a tireless focus and incredible attention to detail. His honest interest in understanding industrial power and control systems have advanced his understanding far beyond his years of experience. Figuring stuff out is where he shines, using his analytical mind, self-motivation and asking the right questions. Mike is proficient at performing power system studies using ETAP software including load flow, short circuit and arc flash analysis. He enjoys working on projects that involve both field work and office work. Mike has led the effort to as-build client electrical distribution systems and has commissioned a datalogger system to provide alarms via text message for a remote client site.

Mike enjoys repairing electronics including stereos, power supplies and car electronics.

Luis Faina

Senior Mechanical / Piping Designer

Luis is a senior designer with more than 20 years of experience in the field of mechanical and piping design for petrochemical, upgrader and refineries, oil and gas pipeline facilities and cogeneration/thermal power plants.

His responsibilities include 3D equipment modeling and piping layout using software such as AutoCAD Plant 3D, CADWORX, Auto Plant V8i and PDS in greenfield & brownfield environments. Luis generates piping deliverables such as equipment plot plans, key plans, piping sections and details, piping supports, stress, and isometric drawings. He makes sure that construction drawings conform to client specifications, meet client’s drawing standards for quality and drawing consistency.

Luis loves to travel with his family and dog (Chewbacca) to experience nature. Luis likes to go camping and fishing, watching hockey (Oilers Fan) and basketball (Celtics Fan).

Qualifications

BSc. Chemical Engineering, University of Alberta, Co-Op (2008)

Affiliations

Kyle Murray, P.Eng

SENIOR PROCESS Engineer

Kyle has more than 12 years of experience coordinating multi-disciplinary environments to successfully implement engineered systems with safe designs in fast-paced EPM settings for petrochemical, utilities, and O&G industries. 

He is proficient in Computational Process Simulation and Process hazard Analysis facilitating numerous HAZOPs. Kyle enjoys focusing his expertise on reliability and efficiency improvements as well as supporting research and development activities. 

Kyle is and efficient communicator and works develop client relationships through collaboration and timely delivery of quality engineering deliverables.

 

Kyle enjoys wall climbing, golfing, and teaching his girls new skills.

Qualifications

BSc. Civil Engineering, University of Alberta, Co-Op (2016)

Affiliations

Bryden Coonan, P.Eng

Structural Engineer

Bryden has more than 7 years of civil and structural design supporting multi-discipline projects in the commercial, institutional/government, and industrial sectors. He brings a practical approach to structural evaluation and design, supporting greenfield and brownfield projects. 

He has held a variety of roles from being onsite monitoring construction as a Field Engineer, to providing detailed designs and specifications as a structural/civil design Engineer. Bryden has also spent time as a project engineer/coordinator and was a key contributor in developing a strong relationship and project alignment between contractor, consultant, and owner for a large industrial project. 

Bryden has a robust skillset using a variety of design codes such as the National Building Code, Alberta Building, National Energy Code for Buildings, OH&S, as well as various CSA, ACI, CISC/AISC and ANSI standards. He has a strong technical knowledge in the structural assessment and rehabilitation of steel and concrete structures. Enjoys providing solutions that are tailored to meet each clients needs, timeline, and budget.

Bryden likes to spend his free time visiting with family/friends, cooking, gaming, photography, spending time in the river valley, and keeping active though a variety of sports (curling, golf, slo-pitch, volleyball). 

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Qualifications

BSc. Chemical Engineering, University of Alberta, Co-Op (2012)

Affiliations

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Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of Saskatchewan

Jenna Orchard

PROCESS ENGINEER

Jenna has more than 12 years of experience in Front-End and Detailed Engineering in the oil and gas industry, with experience acting as Process Lead and Project Lead. She has varied experience in Process Safety, including as an embedded site secondee at a refinery in the Edmonton Area, and scribing for a site-wide HAZOP of a gas processing plant in New Zealand. 

She is well-versed in the development of Process Engineering deliverables including PFDs, P&IDs, hydraulic calculations and datasheets. Her past project experience of note includes pump evaluations and sizing for replacement and retrofit, distillation column sizing, and process simulation to determine safe test run limits. She is an excellent communicator and team player, excited about mentoring the next generation of engineers while simultaneously enriching her own expertise in the engineering field. She is detail-oriented and strives to leave a positive impact on every project she is involved in.

When Jenna isn’t working you can find her spending quality time with her husband and two young daughters, playing games, camping, cooking, reading, and doing yoga.

Qualifications

  • BSc. Mechanical Engineering, University of Alberta, Co-Op (2015)

Matt Dearborn, P.Eng

intermediate mechanical engineer

Matt has more than 5 years of hands-on experience in mechanical design and project management in heavy industrial settings. He has installed and commissioned projects of varying magnitudes including process and safety upgrades, equipment and crane installations, and critical asset repairs using CSA B167, CMAA Spec 70, CSA W59, ASME B30.20, CSA Z432, amongst many others. 

Matt has a strong knowledge of weldment and machine design, industrial safeguarding including risk assessments, FEA utilizing SolidWorks Simulation and is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt with Six Sigma Canada. Matt is skilled with all aspects of project engineering and management, from project definition, front-end design, estimation, detailed engineering, drafting, procurement, construction oversight, contractor management, commissioning, and ongoing operations support.

 

 

Matt enjoys a variety of activities including woodworking, working on cars, home renovations, gardening, cooking, winemaking and playing soccer. Most of all he enjoys spending time with his family and kids at the cabin.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.

University of Victoria, Co-op

Affiliations

Liam Smeaton, E.I.T

JUNIOR ELECTRICAL Engineer

Liam is a recent electrical engineering graduate from the University of Victoria with specializations in digital signal processing, and electrical communications. He has developed a wide range of engineering interests during his co-op placements which included mills, mines, and lumber yards. Liam is experienced in industrial control systems including programming logic into both PLC and DCS systems.

Liam is an active learner and continues to grow his engineering knowledge with every project he is a part of.

 

Liam spends as much of his time as he can rock climbing and hiking in the mountains. During the off season he enjoys playing board games with his five siblings.

Qualifications

BSc. Chemical Engineering, Computer Process Control option, University of Alberta 2020

MSc. Biomedical Engineering, University of Alberta (2023 Candidate)

Dayton Chen, E.I.T

Junior Process Engineer

Dayton is finishing up his M. Sc. In Biomedical engineering focusing on the manufacturing process of nanocrystalline silver dressings for wound and burn management. He has experience modeling and tuning sputter deposition systems, basic micro-biological testing, drug encapsulation via polymer molds, as well as equipment sizing.

Dayton’s background is primarily working on interdisciplinary teams, with strong leadership and communication skills developed through his experiences as UAlberta’s Engineering Student Society President, as well as his service in the Campus Food Bank, UAlberta’s ECOCAR team, and UAlberta’s Engineer’s Without Borders chapter.

 

Outside of Local, you can find Dayton working on his MSc. Thesis, volunteering around Greater Edmonton and Sherwood Park, or complaining about his endless backlog of books to be read. 

Qualifications

          BSc. Chemical Engineering, Computer Process Control option, University of Alberta, Co-Op (2012)

Affiliations

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Kent Heath, P.Eng

MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Kent has more than 10 years experience in construction, engineering, and project management of pipelines, process piping, tunneling, and horizontal directional drilling projects. Experience leading projects has provided Kent with excellent communication skills and the ability to coordinate vendors, stakeholders, trade workers and clients. He also brings broad field experience in ASME B31.3 process piping construction including induction hardened pipe for high pressure paste, rubber-lined piping for tailings, and hdpe-lined pipe for slurries. Field work in the oil & gas and mining industries has provided him with a strong commitment to quality and the diligence to ensure safety during all phases of a project.

Kent enjoys spending time at his cabin and hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, biking and snowboarding.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.

University of Alberta

Affiliations

Scott Dabbs

MECHANICAL Engineer

Scott has more than 10 years of experience in mechanical design and project management in heavy industrial settings. He has a practical approach driven by his experience as a maintenance field engineer rooted in a strong technical understanding from his experience as a project engineer. He has designed and installed projects of varying magnitudes including process upgrades, safety upgrades, and critical repairs using ASME BPVC Section VIII Div. 1, CSA B149.1 & .3, CSA B167, CMAA Spec 70, ASME B30.20, CSA W59, the National Fire Code (Alberta Edition), and NFPA 30, among others. Scott has a strong knowledge of weld design.

Scott is skilled with all aspects of project engineering and management, from project definition, front-end design, estimation, detailed engineering and drafting, procurement, construction oversight and contractor management, commissioning, and ongoing support.

Scott likes to spend his time with DIY and cooking, and he tries to get outside as much as possible to go mountain biking, running, rock climbing, skiing, hiking, and camping.

Qualifications

·       Engineering Drafting and Design Technology, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)

Affiliations

Miguel Reyes, T.T.

junior piping designer

Miguel recently graduated in EDT (Engineering Drafting Technology) at NAIT. He is a junior piping designer and is eager to learn skills from different departments in engineering to become a better designer. He has knowledge of many different programs such as CAD, AutoPlant3D, MicroStation, Inventor, Civil 3D, and CNC programming. He has experience in drafting PFDs, P&IDs, mechanical drawings, and heat exchanger ABSA packages. He is a team player and enjoys working on challenging multi-disciplinary projects.

 

 

Miguel enjoys playing basketball, volleyball, biking, and watching hockey.

David Mackenzie, T.T.

Junior Electrical Designer

David comes to Local as a Junior Electrical designer with experience in AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Inventor. From CNC builds and 3D printing to drafting packages, he likes to expand his knowledge of the engineering field through learning and working with other disciplines. David has experience creating instrumentation and electrical packages that include; Plot plans, cabinet layouts, wiring diagrams, control schematics, and cable schedules. His experience in Oil & Gas has enabled him to gain the upper hand in learning PLC schematics and industry best practices.

He enjoys spending time with his family, watching movies, going for walks and playing PC strategy games.

Qualifications

BSc. Electrical Engineering, University of Alberta

Affiliations

Dimitri Milberry, E.I.T.

Junior Electrical Engineer

Dimitri is an Electrical Engineering graduate from the University of Alberta, specializing in power system design and analysis. His experience includes hands-on work with variable frequency drives (VFDs), distributed control system (DCS) integration, and performing electrical calculations to support safe system designs. Dimitri is detail-oriented and always eager to expand his knowledge, taking on new challenges with a continuous learning mindset. He is focused on building a strong foundation in electrical engineering and contributing to every project he is a part of.

Outside of work, Dimitri is an avid sports enthusiast playing hockey with his brother, slo-pitch, disc-golf, or golf with his friends. Otherwise, you will find him spending quality time with his animal-loving girlfriend on adventures with their husky, Alpha!

Rizwan Al-Rahman

Qualifications

BSc. Mechanical Engineering, University of Alberta

MSc. Composite Materials/Nanotech, University of Alberta

ASME B31.3 and ASME Section VIII Div 1 certification

Affiliations

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Society of Petroleum Engineers
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Rizwan (Riz) Al-Rahman
P.Eng, MSc., PMP

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Rizwan has over 14 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. After graduating with distinction from UofA in Mechanical Engineering, he started working on major EPC projects in northern Alberta. But his love for learning made him come back to do a masters degree in Advanced Composite Materials and Nanotechnology at UofA. With a track record of leading an engineering department to complete engineering deliverables for maintenance turnarounds, managing mega-construction projects, development of leak detection technology, combined with detailed mechanical, process and electrical design experience of petrochemical facilities and skid mounted oil and gas production equipment, Rizwan brings a broad skill set and a holistic grasp of systems. Rizwan was also working in an owner-operator company and thus understands the importance of a safe, reliable and fit for purpose design.

 

In his free time, Rizwan enjoys playing board games with friends. He is always up for a road trip, exploring new restaurants and travelling. He has been to 22 countries so far and wants to keep growing that number. He also enjoys photography, gaming, flying drones and “fixing things”.